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Meaning of MARKSMAN

Pronunciation:  'murksmun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  someone skilled in shooting
 
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 Synonyms: crack shot, sharpshooter
 
 See Also: Annie Oakley, franc-tireur, Oakley, rifleman, shooter, shot, sniper

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Marks"man\, n.; pl. {Marksmen}. [Earlier markman; mark
+ man.]
1. One skillful to hit a mark with a missile; one who shoots
   well.
2. (Law) One who makes his mark, instead of writing his name,
   in signing documents. --Burrill.
 
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